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NEVR2010 - Introduction to Neuroscience

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 6 timer

Course content

NEVR2010 provides a thorough introduction to contemporary neuroscience. The course covers central themes and the corresponding disciplines that are relevant for neuroscience, including the neuron and neuronal networks, the organization and development of the central nervous system, systems in the central nervous system including the sensory and motor systems, as well as elements from cognitive and clinical neuroscience. The course also provides an introduction in philosophy and ethics of neuroscience.

The course is strongly recommended as a basis for the international master's programme in Neuroscience (www.ntnu.edu/studies/msneur), but the course may also be taken by students at the bachelor's level in a variety of disciplines including technology, electronics, computational science or biophysics (see also NEVR2030 for a condensed version). The course may also be of interest to students in the social sciences, arts and literature as well as psychology, who have an interest in the neuroscientific underpinning of for example, thoughts, speech capabilities or consciousness.

The course includes a written essay on a predefined topic. Topics are provided by the course coordinator and allow to deepen knowledge in one of the lectured topics. The essay is evaluated as passed/failed, and a passed essay is a requirement to take the final examination.

Learning outcome

After completion of the course NEVR2010 the student:
- has insight in basic brain structure and function reaching from the molecular to systems level
- understands how neural systems contribute to sensory experiences, thoughts, emotions, behaviour
- has insight in the history of neuroscience
- knows mainstream theories in neurophilosophy
- is able to write a coherent essay/short rewiew.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, demonstrations and essay. The course will be held in English if exchange students participate. Regular final examination is given in the autumn semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may take a re-sit examination in the spring semester. If few candidates, the re-sit examination may be conducted as an oral examination. Timetable will be made available here: https://timeplan.medisin.ntnu.no/timetable_show.php.

Compulsory assignments

  • Essay

Course materials

Chapters from Dale Purves et al (ed.): Neuroscience, latest edition (currently 5th), Sinauer (ISBN 978-0-87893-967-1). Additional material will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
BEV1011 5.0
NEVR2020 7.5
NEVR2030 7.5
NEVR3010 15.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2013

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Menno Witter
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2013-12-19 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-05-22 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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